Carnival (NYSE:CUK) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Carnival (NYSE:CUK) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.480-2.480 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.140. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Carnival also updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.170-0.17 EPS.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Carnival in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Carnival Stock Performance

Shares of CUK stock opened at $30.96 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.48 and a beta of 2.57. The company has a current ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $24.96 and its 200-day moving average price is $25.87. Carnival has a 12 month low of $13.65 and a 12 month high of $31.24.

Carnival (NYSE:CUK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a return on equity of 27.86% and a net margin of 10.07%.The company had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.37 billion. Carnival has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.480 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.17 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Carnival will post 1.7 EPS for the current year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th.

More Carnival News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported quarterly EPS of $0.34, beating consensus ($0.25) and showing healthy margins and return on equity — the beat supports bullish sentiment on near‑term profitability. Carnival earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY 2026 EPS guidance to 2.48 (vs. consensus ~2.14), signaling stronger full‑year outlook and faster profit recovery — a key driver behind the stock move. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported record adjusted net income for the full year and announced it is reinstating the dividend — both actions signal improving cash flow and management confidence. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Stabilis Solutions agreed a 10‑year LNG bunkering offtake with Carnival for the proposed Galveston facility — secures long‑term fuel supply, supports lower‑carbon fuel transition and reduces fuel‑sourcing risk for Galveston operations. Stabilis Solutions Announces Multi-Year Marine Bunkering Agreement with Carnival (Yahoo)
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival set Q1 2026 EPS guidance at $0.17 (narrow range) — provides clarity but is modest in isolation; market reaction depends on how this compares to seasonal expectations. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue for the quarter was slightly below estimates ($6.33B vs. $6.37B) and the company still shows stretched short‑term liquidity metrics in public snapshots — a reminder of exposure to cyclical travel demand and balance sheet risk. Carnival earnings and metrics (MarketBeat)

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CUK. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its position in shares of Carnival by 376.5% in the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 953 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 753 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd raised its position in shares of Carnival by 26.9% during the third quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 59,584 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,575,000 after acquiring an additional 12,622 shares during the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Carnival in the third quarter worth approximately $7,517,000. Creative Planning lifted its stake in shares of Carnival by 5.0% in the third quarter. Creative Planning now owns 12,032 shares of the company’s stock worth $318,000 after acquiring an additional 577 shares during the period. Finally, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Carnival in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,715,000. 23.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Carnival Company Profile

Carnival plc (NYSE: CUK) is one of the world’s leading cruise operators, offering leisure travel services to millions of passengers each year. Through its portfolio of brands, the company provides passenger cruises that combine accommodations, entertainment, dining, shore excursions and onboard amenities. Carnival’s vessels range from contemporary “fun ships” to premium and luxury experiences, catering to a broad spectrum of travelers from families and couples to solo adventurers.

Founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company has grown through organic fleet expansion and strategic acquisitions.